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Flamingo Rising
$78.00Date and Time: 03/11/2023 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Flat even count peyote skills. Call for a private tutorial.
This project uses two drop peyote to make this pendant of a flamingo silhouette. Participants will learn to follow a pattern. Use Swarovski crystals to finish the end and you have a lovely pendant for a chain or cord.
NEW CLASS!! Kumihimo Gem Chip Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 10/28/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic Kumihimo--See Intro to Kumihimo on Oct. 27.
This bracelet will teach several principles to add to your basic round braid (Kongoh Gumi) kumihimo skills. What do you do if you want to add beads with very small holes (pearls, gems, crystals)? What is a core and how do you use it? How do you braid with more than one element on a strand? These questions will all be answered through this project. Instructor: Laurel Kubby
NOTE: Take all three of Laurel’s classes for $260—Save $44!!
NEW CLASS!! Lampwork Headpins through Kirkwood Community College Continuing Education Program
Date and Time: 10/18/2016 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic lampworking skills--see Make Glass Beads on
Using silver and copper wire, add Effetre glass to the bottom, and you have a fancy, handmade, glass headpin. Take this technique in whatever direction you please by adding embellishments or encasement. Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisite: basic lampworking skills—See Make Glass Beads on October 10.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at:
www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants. Instructor: Karen Kubby
$45 instructor fee/$28 materials fee.
NEW CLASS!! Metal Foldforming–only 1 seat left!
$98.00Date and Time: 02/12/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Holland Houdek
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Foldforming is a great technique of metal working to create simple or elaborate three-dimensional forms.This process is done by repeatedly annealing, forging, folding and unfolding a piece of metal. It is a wonderful design element and technique to create organic lines and shapes in metal. Participants will use sheet copper to create their pieces.
Riveted Pendant
$88.00Date and Time: 05/10/2022 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Lonna Keller
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This project has three different kinds of rivets in it. Learn and practice each one. Riveting is just one of many “cold connections”—those done without the use of soldering. You will be working with copper disks, rivets, and brass sheeting.
NEW CLASS!! Spiral Bracelet
$68.00Date and Time: 12/17/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Using instructions from the new book Learn to Use Two Hole Beads, make this spiral bracelet using Super Duos, Swarovski pearls, and Toho seed beads. This is a fun technique to learn with lots of repetition to solidify your new skills.
NEW CLASS!! Swarovski Wire Earrings
$68.00Date and Time: 12/10/2016 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Zanetta Hoehle
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to use jewelry making tools and wire wrapping techniques to make earrings that dangle and sparkle. Use Swarovski crystals in birth stone colors to make lovely holiday gifts. After class, take these techniques and explore your own designs.
NEW CLASS!! Victorian Lace Wire Bracelet
$98.00Date and Time: 05/21/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Marilyn Moore
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This lacy bracelet which is reminiscent of something from the Victorian age, is simple yet elegant and can be made using a simple knitting stitch. Make it as wide or narrow as you prefer. This piece uses fine wire in the color of your choice,Toho seed beads, and a crochet hook to knit your bracelet.
NEW CLASS!! Wine Charm Sets–Great Holiday/Hostess Gift
$48.00Date and Time: 12/03/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Learn to make wine charms sets that help guests mark their glasses (or beer bottles) at your next gathering. Use memory wire and a variety of Czech pressed glass and Toho seed beads to make themed sets. Wine charm sets make great holiday and host gifts.
New Event! Make-n-Take Bracelet
Date and Time: 05/20/2017 from -
Capacity:
Instructor:
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Come in at your leisure with friends and family to learn how to use flexible wire and beads to make a secure and lovely bracelet. A variety of materials will be on hand for your use. Beadology Iowa staff will be available to assist you in gaining this new-found skill.
$15/bracelet—family friendly.
Next Steps in Boro Glass Work: Wings-n-Things
$105.00Date and Time: 11/10/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on Nov. 3
Take your nexts steps in manipulating boro glass. Learn to shape, sculpt, and carve glass to make wings and things.
Next Steps in Boro: Marble Making
$98.00Date and Time: 04/09/2017 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Intro to Boro on April 2 or demonstrated equivalent skill set
Use solid boro glass rods to create marbles. This is a “next steps” class that will give participants a deeper understanding of the techniques needed to be successful in marble making. Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI Scientific Glass Blower.
Take both Intro to Boro and Marble Making for double rewards points.
Swirl and Vortex Boro Marbles–this class is full, please call to get on a waiting list.
Date and Time: 07/14/2024 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Capacity: 3
Instructor: Tyson Whitehill
Prerequisites: Any boro glass experience.
Use clear solid boro glass rods to create marbles. The first will be a swirl marble, to perfect the technique used in the intro class. Then move on to a vortex design. Participants will make multiple marbles.
Please call 319 338-1566 to get on a waiting list. When there are two people on the list, we will schedule another session of this class.
Registration is $120 and includes all materials, instruction, use of tools, and supplies.
Next Steps in Hollow Boro Glass: Blown Spheres
$105.00Date and Time: 03/15/2020 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: UI Scientific Glass Blower Benjamin Revis
Prerequisites: Intro to Hollow Glass Work on March 1.
Learn to manipulate and blow hollow tubing to create a sphere. Then learn to make a bail (loop) so you can hang your spheres.
Next Steps in Hollow Glass Work: Tubular Triangle
$105.00Date and Time: 09/16/2018 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Benjamin Revis, UI’s Scientific Glass Blower
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Hollow Glass on Sept. 9 or equivalent skills.
Now that you know how to manipulate a hollow tube into a sphere, here is your next step. Learn to gently manipulate hollow boro glass into a triangle. Add it to your percussion instrument collection or call everyone in for dinner.
NEW CLASS!! Gyrls Night Out: Diamond Shaped Earrings
$58.00Date and Time: 12/16/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Karen Kubby
Prerequisites: Any seed bead weaving experience.
This diamond shaped earring uses Super Duos, Swarovski pearls, and Toho seed beads to create elegant earrings. Learn to make a structural bezel to hold the pearl in this fast and fun project.